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Re: Maybe Adam Dunn doesn't suck

Look, I like Adam Dunn. I really do. He frustrates me, but I like him. But enough of this "Oh he's finally in shape and coming to play, hoo ray for Adam." He's 27. He's been in the league since 2001. Shouldn't he be in shape, committed to great defense, and ready to go EVERY season? Adam knows that big money is on the horizon, as I'm sure his agent has made him aware of this (obviously). Adam is working hard, yes. But the bottom line is the green, not because some light went on and he's committed to being all he can be. Dunner hears "CHA-CHING" in his ears, as any player would, so he's taken a "new" approach. It's not really Dunn in particular I'm picking on here, just all professional athletes in general. It makes me sick really. Ok, now I'm off my milk carton.

With that being said, I hope he hits .350 with 65 homers and 140 rbi's. But as far as signing him for a contract that's $16 million plus per year.... I want to see this for a whole year, and next year.

Re: Maybe Adam Dunn doesn't suck

Originally Posted by Stingray

OK. My point was that it's certainly possible Dunn would want to go back to Houston when he's a FA. It that were the case a discounted long extention beyond 08 would be very unlikely. I've never heard that he dislikes Cincinnati or the Reds.

OK. Houston is home. Everybody wants to go home. Lets accept that as fact. That seems to be the contention here.

Houston has Carlos Lee in LF and Lance Berkman at 1B. Unless Dunn amazingly learns to play 2B to take over for Biggio, Houston has no place for him to play and has needs in other areas (Starting Pitching) that any Free Agent money will be used on. I just don't see how Houston is an option for Dunn.

So... if Dunn wants to be at home and home isn't really an option, isn't it entirely possible that his second choice would be his professional home? The Reds organization is all he's ever known and if home and familiarity is the attraction (which seems to be a lot of the basis of your points) then it stands to reason that Cincy would have the inside track on Dunn if they want him.

I think the bigger issue is whether the Reds want Dunn at this point. They should be talking LTC now IMO. Barring a major change like an injury or illness, the price only goes up over time.

"All I can tell them is pick a good one and sock it." --BABE RUTH

Having better players makes "the right time" or "the big hit" happen a lot more often. PLUS PLUS

I'd be curious what his OPS history after 0-2 counts was through mid-May in all those years. It looks to me like Dunn is doing what he always does: putting up great numbers early in the year. If he tanks as usual during August/ September -- considering his defense, price tag, and the high number of lefty power bats in the organization -- you have to consider the possibility that they don't see him as part of the future.

Re: Maybe Adam Dunn doesn't suck

I consider Dunn more a part of the Reds future than Krivsky and most certainly Narron.

Originally Posted by Scrap Irony

Calipari is not, nor has he ever been accused or "caught", cheating. He himself turned in one of his players (Camby) for dealing with an agent to get one Final Four overturned. The other is all on the NCAA and Rose. (IF Rose cheated.)

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